Traditional Maltese cooking

Maltese Recipes

Six classic dishes from the islands of Malta. Search by name to find one, then open it for the ingredients and steps.

Pastizzi
Flaky, diamond-shaped Maltese pastries filled with either ricotta or a mushy pea mixture. A beloved street food and breakfast staple across Malta.
Ftira
A traditional Maltese bread, ring-shaped with a distinctive dimpled crust, often topped or filled with tomatoes, tuna, olives and capers.
Rabbit Stew
Known locally as Stuffat tal-Fenek, this rich red wine and rabbit stew is considered Malta's national dish, traditionally served on festive occasions.
Lampuki Pie
Torta tal-Lampuki is a traditional Maltese fish pie made with lampuki (dorado/mahi-mahi), spinach, olives and a shortcrust pastry, typically eaten in autumn.
Imqaret
Diamond-shaped fried pastries filled with a spiced date paste, a popular Maltese sweet treat often sold at festas and street stalls.
Kapunata
The Maltese version of ratatouille, a rich vegetable stew of aubergine, peppers, tomatoes, olives and capers, served warm or cold.